Industry Forum

23 May 2013
Lunch Meeting - London
In pursuit of growth

Sponsors:

• BAE Systems

15 May 2013
Lunch Meeting - London
Boosting trade with fast-growing economies

Increasing trade with fast-growing countries outside of the EU, is a vital part of the government’s economic recovery strategy. In November last year the Prime Minister announced the appointments of eight Trade Envoys, and said at the time:
“We need to show the world at every opportunity this country’s great creativity and dynamism if we are going to win this global race for jobs, trade and investment.  That is why I am delighted that some of our great parliamentarians have accepted my invitation to use their experience and know-how to bang the drum for British business.”

Take the opportunity to discuss, with Lord Marland, progress on this project, and what more needs to be done.

Sponsors:

• Insight Public Affairs

13 May 2013
Lunch Meeting - London
Improving conduct in Financial Services

The problems of the financial services industry have become well known since 2008. The Government has decided to reallocate some powers and responsibilities of the FSA so that the Bank of England has greater responsibility for prudential management of the sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will replace the FSA.  The aim of the new regulator is to make markets work well so that consumers get a fair deal. It will be responsible for requiring firms to put the well-being of their customers at the heart of how they run their business, promoting effective competition and ensuring that markets operate with integrity. John Griffith-Jones, Chairman of the FCA from April 2013, will outline how the organisation will operate and help ensure high standards in the provision of financial services

Sponsors:

• Payments Council

08 May 2013
Lunch Meeting - London
Short-Termism: causes and remedies

Short-termism is a charge that has long been levelled at business. Sir George Cox has therefore been commissioned by Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, to carry out a Review of  ‘short-termism’ in British business. Sir George accepted on the condition that the review will be entirely independent from the Labour Party. He commented, “If there are problems in this area – holding the UK back against international competition – then they are long standing, systemic and cannot be laid at the feet of any one government. However, they need addressing urgently if we are to build the industries and businesses which can compete globally in the 21st century.” Come to hear and discuss Sir George's findings and recommendations following the recent publication of the Review.

Sponsors:

• Intellect

18 March 2013
Breakfast Meeting - London
Improving employment outcomes

Universal Credit is the largest programme of welfare reform for a generation. Over time it will come to apply to some 11million people of whom some 5 million will be in work. The scheme therefore has big implications for employers as well as for the Department of Work and Pensions, and the economy as a whole. The DWP is keen to explore innovative approaches and new technologies that can help working claimants increase their skills and earnings. This meeting will be an opportunity to hear Mark Hoban explain the implications for business of the Universal Credit approach and to discuss ideas and issues that will influence its success, particularly for claimants who are in employment.

Sponsors:

• Hewlett Packard

12 March 2013
Lunch Meeting - London
An integrated approach to health
The Health and Social Care Bill has become law and changes to the NHS are continuing under the new Health Minister, Jeremy Hunt. So far the jury is out on whether the results will be cost savings and service improvements or the reverse. Join Andy Burnham, a former health minister, to hear his views on how an integrated approach to the provision of health care would work and the implications this would have for patients, NHS staff and private service providers.

Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health

Sponsors:

• Intellect